I hope to brew a tripel this weekend and use my new stir plate to make the starter. I checked with LHBS and they only have 1 package of the yeast I want. Looking at MrMalty for a 1.077 estimated OG I should use 2 packages and 1 liter. I notice that you can adjust the slider for more/less packages. Adjusting for 1 package I can do a 1.87 liter starter.
Anyone had good results with a single package for something in the 1.077 range? I haven't tried moving the growth factor slider before so it's uncharted territory for me.
My other concern is the volume. I have a 2 liter flask so measuring 1.87 is going to be near the top. I'm a bit worried about trying to boil for 15 minutes in the flask. I'm also worried about the starter fermenting over the top while on the stir plate.
Anyone had good results with a single package for something in the 1.077 range? I haven't tried moving the growth factor slider before so it's uncharted territory for me.
My other concern is the volume. I have a 2 liter flask so measuring 1.87 is going to be near the top. I'm a bit worried about trying to boil for 15 minutes in the flask. I'm also worried about the starter fermenting over the top while on the stir plate.